Description
Our client is looking for Wireline Access Network Design Director who can officer:
Design and Engineering of:
- xDSL Access Nodes, both for CO as well as street deployment
- GPON Access Nodes, for Greenfield as well as brownfield deployment
- OSP infrastructure, copper as well as fiber
- Civil works related to cable as well as equipment placement
Produce all related detailed design and method of procedure documents for above mentioned projects. Prepare the design plans for migration of Legacy (TDM, ATM) access nodes to NGN network solutions, eg RAN replacement, LE replacement. Develop future access network strategies, access architecture development and network roadmaps in order to meet the business targets for service delivery as well as reducing OPEX and CAPEX. Leverage a strong knowledge of technology trends for the selection of the most cost effective and best practice access network solutions. Develop access network BoQs and request for quotations, participate in price and scope negotiations with vendors to finalize the annual project scope and budgets. Create and apply necessary processes and procedures to maintain and improve the work efficiency/performance. Support implementation activities of access related projects. Experience with network planning/design for access networks. Experience with access networks civil works planning/design. Experience with copper migration/cutover scenarios, both in CO as well as street cabinets. Experience with NSN, Huawei, and Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson and Fujitsu equipment ranges. Ability to manage a multi-national team of engineers in a challenging, culturally diverse environment. Ability to deal with tight deadlines and multiple concurrent urgent issues.
Skills and Experience:
A minimum of 12 years relevant experience in Wireline access network design. A minimum of 5 years relevant managerial experience. MSc in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics or equivalent from a recognized university. Solid, deep technical understanding of all design and engineering aspects for Wireline access nodes and networks including copper and fiber OSP. In depth knowledge of traditional copper solutions and architecture. In depth knowledge of FTTx solutions and architecture, GPON as well as PtP Experience with network planning/design for access networks. Experience with access networks civil works planning/design. Experience with copper migration/cutover scenarios, both in CO as well as street cabinets. Experience with NSN, Huawei, and Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson and Fujitsu equipment ranges. Ability to manage a multi-national team of engineers in a challenging, culturally diverse environment. Ability to deal with tight deadlines and multiple concurrent urgent issues. Fluent in English, speaking and writing. Arabic would be an advantage.